Henderson Bush, Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus)
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Introduced in 1889 by Peter Henderson Company of New York. A dwarf lima that is very early, hardy, productive, and disease resistant. Produces small creamy white lima for home gardener and canner that are distinctive in color and excellent in quality. Desirable and dependable in adverse conditions. It is the...
Introduced in 1889 by Peter Henderson Company of New York. A dwarf lima that is very early, hardy, productive, and disease resistant. Produces small creamy white lima for home gardener and canner that are distinctive in color and excellent in quality. Desirable and dependable in adverse conditions. It is the most common bush Lima which requires more space than bush green beans but is still remarkably compact.
Botanical Name: Phaseolus Lunatus
Common Name: Henderson Bush, Lima Bean
Size at Maturity: 16″
Days to Maturity: 75-80 Days
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Time: Spring
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Planting Depth: 1″
Plant Spacing: 30″
Ships: Year-round
Average Seeds Per Ounce: Approx. 60